The independent hip-hop scene has gotten quite crowded since Souls Of Mischief and their Hieroglyphics crew helped draft the blueprint for the indie game almost 15 years ago. Back then, Souls Of Mischief were hyper spitfires, dropping careening freestyle rhymes over dusty loops. They've got more styles in their catalog these days, but fans come to shows to hear them get lyrical. As is the case with most underground shows, you'll get a gang of performers for your door dollars. Home team representation on this Black Cat gig includes Icon the Mic King, an interesting kid who's been diligently working the circuit.

-- Rhome Anderson (July 2007)

Part of the Hieroglyphics hip-hop crew, Souls of Mischief broke out with their debut album, the alt-rap banger "'93 Til Infinity," but the group has turned darker and more experimental with each successive release, including its latest, 2000's "Trilogy: Conflict, Climax, Resolution." A new CD is reportedly in the works.

--Express (July 2007)